I know that phrase has been seriously over used. But it’s the first thing that comes to mind when we’re planning a project or preparing for a cruise. Sure there are the usual safety equipment requirements for your boat, but there are many oth…
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Who ordered THIS?
We have snow, blooming Amaryllis and Al has an infection. What more could you want for the holidays. Unfortunately Al has a bout of prostatitis again which had us visit Emergency twice on Friday. The short story is he is home and laying low for the…
Happy Holidays To All And Have A Great 2012
We hope all of our friends and readers have a happy Holiday season on this day after the end of the world. After several years, we’re happy to be celebrating the Holidays in the Florida Keys once again.Happy Holidays And A Prosperous New YearFrom Chuc…
On Dasher
Bridget once again is unimpressed by my humour at making her a reindog. (Continued…)
Curry Hammock State Park
If you plan to use the Little Crawl Key anchorage and visit Curry Hammock State Park, there are a few things you need to know. When landing in the dinghy, please don’t tie off to the mangroves. It damages the plants which are protected. If the dinghy h…
Gunkholing The Florida Keys, Little Crawl Key
The forecast winds and seas had not subsided as we exited Boot Key Harbor via Sisters Creek. Once we were out in Hawks Channel, it was obvious we would have a somewhat boisterous ride for the 10 miles or so to our destination for the day, a snug anchor…
Are You Kidding Me
This was the look Bridget gave me this morning when she had to go out in her first skiff of snow. Remember she’s a Southern Belle so she’ll have to get used to the weather here. We finally have some sun after several day of grey and gloom. But outsid…
Let The Cruise Begin
It’s been four years, tens of thousands of dollars, cuts, bruises and a few curse words that have never been heard by human ears, but we’re finally off the dock and underway. Words can not express the feeling as we headed out the channel from Goodland,…
Do we love Amaryllis?
You bet we do…. (Continued…)
Canadian winters
Ba-Humbug………………….. (View Post…)
